A new Medifast survey reveals that less than half of Americans plan on setting a New Year’s resolution this year. Since only about 1 in 10 people stick with their resolutions, I thought I would share tips for success for those of us setting health-related resolutions. Pick one goal instead of a list of goals. […]

As we enjoy the holidays and head into the new year, we need to take a moment each day to feel gratitude for the pleasures we have. But it’s not just for our mental health and happiness. Gratitude helps our physical health too. In a new study, researchers at the University of Michigan and University […]

Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, but it’s not easy to stay healthy. Here are a few ways to protect yourself this holiday season. It’s ok to overindulge for your big feast. But instead of mindlessly putting whatever is in front of you in your mouth, think about whether you […]

For decades, health experts have denounced foods high in saturated fats, like animal meats, oils, and dairy, because they supposedly increased the risk of heart disease. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests saturated fat doesn’t necessarily increase the risk of heart disease. Instead, it depends on the […]

Despite the fact that our bodies make vitamin D in response to sunlight, a large percentage of the population is deficient in it. Having insufficient vitamin D levels has been linked to a number of poor health outcomes, like some cancers, weak bones, and mental health issues. Now a new study published in the European […]

If you’re struggling to work or study, or just in a bad mood, consider doing an easy workout. In a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, Japanese researchers used brain imaging to study adults at rest and after a short run. They found that only 10 minutes of moderate intensity running improves both […]

Starting college is a big change for teenagers, but a new study published in the journal BMJ Open shows that many struggle with mental health once they get to school. Researchers surveyed almost 1,700 first-year undergraduates at a Canadian university. Six months after starting college, 37 percent had anxiety symptoms and 33 percent experienced depressive […]

If you want to improve your mood – and your brain – you might consider going for a run. In a new study published in the journal Nature, researchers had 26 participants run on a treadmill for 10 minutes, completing cognitive tests before and after the run and before and after a 10-minute rest. They […]

According to data from the University of Pittsburgh, one in three children lacks consistent health insurance in this country. In a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers found that 34 percent of children now are underinsured, an increase of 2.4 million kids compared to just three years earlier. The researchers found that the […]

Almost 800,000 people have a stroke in this country every year. And someone dies of a stroke every four minutes. According to a new study in the European Heart Journal, researchers analyzed data from over 13,000 stroke patients in 32 countries looking for risk factors for a stroke. In the hour leading up to the […]